12/10/2025

Professional Training Program Enhances Technical Education Capacities and Supports Sustainable Development Goals in Energy and Education

The external training program for the teaching staff of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Department at Al-Mukalla Industrial Technical Institute concluded in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the end of September. The two-week intensive training focused on the latest design and diagnostic technologies in modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

The program featured two specialized courses: the first on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Design (CHD Designer), which prepared participants for the international certification exam issued by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); and the second on Inverter Fault Diagnostics for modern air conditioning and refrigeration systems, aimed at improving operational efficiency and promoting sustainable practices in the field.

Participants experienced an integrated learning journey that combined theoretical knowledge with practical applications, under the supervision of certified trainers from the Engineers Academy for Engineering Development and Training, affiliated with the Jordan Engineers Association, and in collaboration with LG Academy. This experience provided valuable exposure to cutting-edge international technologies and practices in this vital discipline.

The training was implemented within the framework of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Development Project at Al-Mukalla Industrial Technical Institute, executed by Al-Manzuma Foundation for Development, and supported by Alawn Foundation for Development and Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society, under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Technical Education and Vocational Training, and its office in the Hadramout Coast.

This initiative contributes to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly Goal 4: Quality Education, by improving the competencies of academic staff and enhancing the quality of technical education; and Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, by promoting energy-efficient technologies and sustainable engineering practices in cooling and air conditioning systems.

At the conclusion of the program, participants expressed their appreciation for the valuable opportunity, noting that the experience represented a significant step toward empowering local capacities and advancing the sustainability of technical education in Yemen.

A closing ceremony was held to honor the participants in recognition of their efforts and the successful completion of the program’s objectives in capacity building and sustainable development support.